Afshan Subohi

Legalising expensive political campaigns

Legalising expensive political campaigns

A recent amendment in the Elections Act 2017 has created a significant loophole that allows a candidate to claim that the spending was made by 'someone' without his consent. Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:30am
Reviving an ignored asset

Reviving an ignored asset

The National Steel Complex Limited, initially given the go-ahead for operations in 2013, is finally poised for revival. Updated 04 Sep, 2023 08:13am
Delays in the era of clicks

Delays in the era of clicks

The whole cycle of election under the caretaker set-up needs to be readjusted to realise the dividends of technological Published 28 Aug, 2023 07:02am
A cautious stance

A cautious stance

The business community views the new interim setup with some hope and some trepidation Published 21 Aug, 2023 07:44am

The lost path to prosperity

Some experts consider the current depression a natural outcome of overenthusiasm/activism and not necessarily alarming. Published 14 Aug, 2023 07:48am

Saudi investment leads to PSX buoyancy

The visible spike in investor confidence at this point is puzzling, considering the economic challenges and terrorist threats the country is facing. Updated 07 Aug, 2023 09:45am
The turf war on TERF

The turf war on TERF

Do such schemes fit in the monetary policy tools kit of the central bank or fall in the ambit of fiscal policy, spelt by the finance ministry? Updated 17 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Burdening distressed commoners

Burdening distressed commoners

PBC CEO says wholesalers, retailers and undocumented real estate sector spared taxes due to political reasons. Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:34am
A cow-based Eid

A cow-based Eid

Pakistanis stretched their budgets to capacity to partake in the revered Muslim festival, ignoring depressing factors. Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:27am
Prepping for elections

Prepping for elections

Stakeholders weigh in on whether the allocated amount for the Election Commission is sufficient to ensure transparency. Updated 26 Jun, 2023 08:39am
Finance: Ineffective measures

Finance: Ineffective measures

Pakistan’s ruling coalition may try to play the budget to regain the lost political capital Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:06am
CORPORATE WINDOW: Pre-budget dejection

CORPORATE WINDOW: Pre-budget dejection

Representatives of different segments tell sad tales of mounting difficulties in sustaining families and enterprises in a shrinking economy. Updated 29 May, 2023 09:24am
Currying favour for elections

Currying favour for elections

There is a strong possibility of business lobbies' involvement and underworld actors financing candidates to gain access to power corridors. Published 22 May, 2023 07:03am